How popular is the name Elmar in 2025?

Elmar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Elmar most popular?

Elmar peaked in 1923, reaching #2123 among US boy names.

Elmar will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Elmar entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2123 in 1923, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2123

peak (1923)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Elmar are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Elmar alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Elmar in 2025?: Elmar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Elmar most popular?: Elmar peaked in 1923, reaching #2123 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Elmar with classmates?: Elmar will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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